Sculpture & Integrated Media
Sculpture & Integrated Media supports traditional, experimental, and interdisciplinary approaches to three-dimensional studio art practices. Students use critical thinking exercises in a variety of applications and practices include woodworking, casting in concrete or plaster, welding and fabrication of metals, glass blowing or lampwork, found object assemblage, as well as new media applications of sound and video.
Sculpture & Integrated Media Material List
Materials List
Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
Registration
Fall 2018 priority registration for Members opens online Tues, August 7th at 9:00am. General registration starts Tues, August 14th.
Sculpture & Integrated Media Course Descriptions
9412 | Mold Making & Body Casting
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Lisa Nigro
Dates: Mon, 9/24/2018 to 11/26/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Studio: Sculpture Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $290.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $275.00
Mold making is a versatile tool for any three-dimensional artists. Learn how to create successful molds and castings for making one or more reproductions of an original model. One and two-part molds will be explored and experimentation with several mold making products will be encouraged including silicone rubber and alginate. Instruction in direct body casting techniques will also be demonstrated. Plaster will be used as the main casting material, but methods for how plaster can be made to look like metal, wood, or stone will also be covered. Most projects will involve working collaboratively. Includes most materials.
9510a | Introduction to Welding
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Larry West
Dates: Sat & Sun, 9/15/2018 to 9/16/2018 | 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Studio: Sculpture Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $225.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $210.00
Learn the basic skills required for welding metal to metal for use in simple repairs or sculptural projects. Students will progress from simple arc welds to more sophisticated MIG welds. The six-session class will allow for more project time. Students may use the scrap metal provided or supply their own metal. Please see SSA website for materials list.
9510b | Introduction to Welding
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Larry West
Dates: Tues, 9/18/2018 to 10/23/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Studio: Sculpture Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $225.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $210.00
Learn the basic skills required for welding metal to metal for use in simple repairs or sculptural projects. Students will progress from simple arc welds to more sophisticated MIG welds. The six-session class will allow for more project time. Students may use the scrap metal provided or supply their own metal. Please see SSA website for materials list.
9551 | Simple Knifemaking | Location Change
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Tobin Nieto
Dates: Thurs, 9/20/2018 to 11/15/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Studio: Off Campus | 4223 S Presa St San Antonio, TX 78223-1025
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
Using low-tech forging setups, students will construct a single edge blade, through tang knife with a forged guard. Advance forging techniques will be covered and will address keeping overall grinding of the blade to a minimum. Learn how to construct a handle using natural and manmade materials. Tuition includes most materials; please see SSA website for a list of supplies needed. No class Nov 1.
9824 | Video Editing
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Jeff DeCuir
Dates: Mon, 10/1/2018 to 12/3/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Studio: Digital Imaging Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $255.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $240.00
This ten-session course will explore video shooting and editing utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Students will learn how to make a short film from beginning to end. This project includes lighting, shooting high definition video, editing, adding moving background imagery, using a green screen, and adding music, Foley, and sound effects suing Adobe Premier. No camera required. Student will need to have some basic experience with computers.